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1.   Feb 29, 2008 1:14 AM

» Alicia Mae Prater - Results of the ENHANCE Trial

In response to Results of the ENHANCE Trial posted by anthonylee06:


It is a risk factor, but it needs to occur in combination with other factors to actually be a problem. Either genetic susceptibility, smoking, obesity, or a history of heart disease. The hypertension caused by the drugs is just as likely to increase the risk as it is to prevent heart disease.

Cholesterol is a natural substance. Atherosclerotic plaques start building up in our teens in a natural process, though at much lower rates then is common now. We have to go back to letting our bodies handle it. Like you said, and as the AHA recommends - diet, exercise, quit smoking, and know your family risk.

The statins are good for some people, but not for everyone just because they happen to have a little excess cholesterol in their circulation. As we age things happen and we are all so scared to let them. lol

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